Northrop Grumman
Aerospace · Defense
- HQ
- Falls Church, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Size
- 65,000+
- Website
- northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman currently has 15 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The company's hiring is concentrated in roles focused on agents and serving infrastructure, each representing 33% and 27% of the listings, respectively, with post-training roles also at 27%. Engineering is the primary function for these positions, with all roles located in the United States. Frequent technical tags include agent orchestration, evals, and model serving, suggesting a focus on the practical deployment and evaluation of AI systems. In the last 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 14 new AI roles, a significant increase from the previous 30-day period.
Aerospace · Defense
Currently tracking 12 active AI roles, with 2062 new openings in the last 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $83k–$292k (avg $184k).
Northrop Grumman currently has 14 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level), Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 4, Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Prognostics / PHM, Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 3 or 4, Principal / Sr Principal AI Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering.
Northrop Grumman's active AI hiring is concentrated in: data (50%), post-training (29%), serving infrastructure (21%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Northrop Grumman is hiring AI talent in: United States (14 roles).
Job postings at Northrop Grumman most frequently mention: C++, Software Engineering, Python, NumPy & Pandas, Machine Learning.
In the past 30 days, Northrop Grumman has posted 23 new AI-related roles. That is a +92% change versus the prior 30 days (12 → 23).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level) AI Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on developing, training, and validating AI/ML models for operational analysis, data stream analysis, data compression, and decision support in multi-domain simulation environments. The role involves designing MLOps pipelines and leveraging HPC/GPU acceleration for large datasets. Requires experience with Python/MATLAB and AI/ML libraries, data science fundamentals, and a Secret clearance. | Post-trainData | 8 |
| Principal / Sr Principal AI Software Engineer Northrop Grumman is seeking an AI Software Engineer to develop, adapt, and maintain AI/ML-enabled software solutions for embedded electronic warfare and radar operational flight programs. The role involves the full AI/ML development lifecycle, including data preparation, model development, evaluation, MLOps, integration, validation, deployment, and monitoring, with an emphasis on real-time, safety-critical, or resource-constrained environments. Technical leadership in designing advanced algorithms and AI/ML architectures is expected, along with collaboration with stakeholders to translate mission needs into AI/ML capabilities. The position requires proficiency in C/C++ or Python and experience with ML libraries, and a DoD Secret security clearance. | ServePost-train | 8 |
| Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 4 Develops, tests, documents, and debugs software and complex mathematical algorithms for missile tracking applications, focusing on tracking and state estimation. Requires experience with C++, Python, and Linux, and a Secret security clearance. | Post-train | 7 |
| Principal Systems Algorithm Engineer Develops and evaluates novel EOIR sensor capabilities and algorithms, including sensor modeling, signal/image processing, and AI/ML algorithm development, for advanced EO/IR sensing in defense applications. Involves analyzing sensor data and generating synthetic data using physics-based models. | Data | 7 |
| Senior Principal Systems Algorithm Engineer Senior Principal Systems Algorithm Engineer at Northrop Grumman focused on advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing. The role involves leading a team in sensor modeling, signal/image processing, and AI/ML algorithm development for emerging sensors and mission areas. Responsibilities include developing concepts for novel EO/IR sensors, creating cutting-edge algorithms, analyzing sensor data, and generating synthetic data using physics-based models. Requires experience with EOIR sensors, algorithm development, and team leadership, with a Secret clearance required. | DataPost-train | 7 |
| Software Engineer Level 5 Software Engineer to support algorithm development, testing, and evaluation of a new physics-based machine learning initiative for RF systems calibration. Requires C/C++, Python, Shell scripting, and experience with Digital Signal Processing algorithms. | Data | 7 |
| Software Engineer Level 4 Software Engineer to support algorithm development, testing, and evaluation of a new physics-based machine learning initiative for calibrating radio frequency (RF) systems using physical knowledge and large data sets. Requires C/C++, Python, Shell scripting, and Digital Signal Processing algorithms. | Data | 7 |
| Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 3 or 4 Machine Perception (MP) Engineer for Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) department. Designs, develops, integrates, and tests machine perception algorithms for real-time on-board processing on space vehicles and near-real-time processing within ground systems. Involves testing, validation, tuning, collaboration, data analysis, and preparing technical documentation. Experience with Computer Vision, AI, ML, and imaging sensors is required. Experience with spacecraft navigation, robotics, and embedded processing is preferred. | ServeData | 7 |
| Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Prognostics / PHM Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer for Prognostics/PHM at Northrop Grumman. Focuses on developing and implementing algorithms for predicting system health and failures using flight/sensor data, physics of failure models, and anomaly detection. Involves data analysis, requirement decomposition, and integration of inputs from multiple systems. Requires a STEM degree, experience in HM/PHM/R&M, data analysis, and anomaly detection, with a Secret clearance. | DataPost-train | 7 |
| Systems Engineer - Level 3 – Global Algorithm Engineer (26-282) Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer - Global Algorithm Engineer to design, integrate, and test algorithms for modeling, tracking, planning, and sense-making within the C2BMC program. This role involves developing and validating complex simulations, with a focus on areas like state estimation, nonlinear optimization, and machine learning. The position requires a strong background in mathematics and physics, proficiency in languages like Java, Python, and MATLAB, and a current Top Secret security clearance. | Post-train | 7 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Signal / Image Processing Engineer Develop and prototype signal and image processing algorithms, including AI/ML-based approaches, for applications like pattern recognition, target detection, and tracking. Collaborate with software engineers for implementation and testing. | Post-train | 7 |
| Principal / Sr. Principal Data Scientist – Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics This role focuses on architecting and building custom, high-performance machine learning tools and data science solutions from the ground up, involving deep data modeling, pattern abstraction, and writing modular code. It emphasizes software engineering best practices within the data domain and tuning complex algorithms within on-premise infrastructure. The role requires a strong understanding of ML/DL, Python, SQL, and CI/CD. | Data | 7 |